Official Cup

Estádio Varedao
Spectators: 154 (Terracing: 116, Seating: 35, VIP seats: 3) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Osmar Branco made the kick off which started today's match. In the 5th match minute, Internacional was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Rafa Souto to maneuver through the defense. Arkın Taşboğa took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Osmar Branco, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 11th minute Elvis Thomas shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Arkın Taşboğa saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. After 13 minutes AFC Richmond's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Bebeto da Costa who took care of the corner kick. Bebeto da Costa made a great header on Internacional's corner, it was just that AFC Richmond's Arkın Taşboğa managed to reach the ball for a save. Arkın Taşboğa made an important save on a dangerous shot by Osmar Branco in the 15th minute. In the 16th minute Fernando Tolhauzsen shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Odoy Pradhana saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. With a little luck, AFC Richmond's Arkın Taşboğa got control of the ball when Vivaldo Valle tried to sneak it across the goal line. Osmar Branco did some fancy footwork in front of goal and succeeded to deceive the defenders so he could slam the ball in 1-0 to the left of a surprised Arkın Taşboğa 18 minutes into the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Emiel Pinksteren in the 21st minute of play forced Internacional's goalkeeper Odoy Pradhana to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. The audience was convinced that Vivaldo Valle's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Arkın Taşboğa was relentless in the 23rd minute of the game. Arkın Taşboğa took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Jerônimo Cosme, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 28 minutes into the match, AFC Richmond's goal looked a bit too open when Osmar Branco came free, but Arkın Taşboğa reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 33 minutes into the match, Fernando Tolhauzsen had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Odoy Pradhana. Internacional's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Fernando Tolhauzsen was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 1-1. When Ulises Abusleme fell near the penalty area in the 35th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored AFC Richmond's protests and gave Ulises Abusleme a yellow card for diving instead. Ulises Abusleme hit a great freekick 35 minutes into the match. Arkın Taşboğa made an important save on a dangerous shot by Pedro Guilherme in the 38th minute. In the 39th match minute, Internacional was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Osmar Branco to maneuver through the defense. 45 minutes into the match, Internacional's goal looked a bit too open when Willy Píriz came free, but Odoy Pradhana reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 47th minute Osmar Branco shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Arkın Taşboğa saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Willy Píriz was the one to do the kick off. Arkın Taşboğa made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Osmar Branco in the 54th minute of play. In the 55th minute Emiel Pinksteren shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Odoy Pradhana saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Fernando Tolhauzsen could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 58th minute of the match, but Odoy Pradhana made a huge save. In the 59th minute the ball was on its way in behind AFC Richmond's goalkeeper Arkın Taşboğa, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. The audience thought a goal was coming when Emiel Pinksteren got free with Odoy Pradhana in the 60th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. The supporters of AFC Richmond booed when Internacional was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 61 match minutes in a wonderful position. Osmar Branco didn't get a good kick on the ball. AFC Richmond made a substitution. Sandro Cavareda replaced Fernando Tolhauzsen. AFC Richmond's Remicio Price was substituted for Emiel Pinksteren. After 62 played minutes Internacional got a freekick which was hit by Osmar Branco. In the 63rd minute of the match, Willy Píriz tried to roll the ball into the goal by the right post, but Odoy Pradhana saw his intentions and got control of the ball before it passed the line. Internacional's Odoy Pradhana proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 65th minute of the match, managed to save Internacional from getting a goal against them. Remicio Price fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 70th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Odoy Pradhana having to interfere. Internacional's Odoy Pradhana played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Willy Píriz in the 76th minute of play. Arkın Taşboğa showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Osmar Branco in the 77th minute of the match. Gustavo Martiarena hit a great freekick 79 minutes into the match. 81 minutes into the game, Osmar Branco cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 2-1. Arkın Taşboğa was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Arkın Taşboğa took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Osmar Branco, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 88th minute Jerônimo Cosme shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Arkın Taşboğa saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Odoy Pradhana made an important save on a dangerous shot by Remicio Price in the 90th minute. Odoy Pradhana showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Willy Píriz, who was totally free with the ball in the 92nd minute. 93 minutes into the match, Vivaldo Valle had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Arkın Taşboğa. AFC Richmond's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Vivaldo Valle was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 3-1. Internacional's supporters were highly satisfied with the result. They cheered their team of the pitch, having watched them win a very even match.